Habits in Ramadan that Should Not Be Done During the Covid-19 Corona Virus Pandemic

Kapanlagi.com - Ramadan, which is eagerly awaited by Muslims, is coming soon. Unfortunately, amidst the joy of Muslims welcoming the holy month, people are still worried due to the pandemic of the corona virus covid-19. As a result, various habits in Ramadan cannot be done.

This is because, in order to stop the spread of the corona virus covid-19, the community and Muslims in particular are advised to maintain distance by not gathering. However, during this time, Ramadan is synonymous with various activities that are done together with others, ranging from congregational worship to breaking the fast together.

So, in order for the Ramadan fasting to go smoothly and remain safe, it is advisable for Muslims to continue to adhere to the advice to maintain distance. Here are some habits in Ramadan that should not be done in the midst of the corona virus covid-19 pandemic.

1. Iftar Together

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Iftar together becomes the most awaited moment when Ramadan arrives. Usually, everyone will take advantage of the iftar together moment as a reunion or gathering with loved ones, friends, and even school friends who rarely meet.

Therefore, it is not surprising that iftar together can become a special moment during Ramadan that is enjoyable. However, unfortunately, this year's Ramadan, you may not be able to hold iftar events with friends and loved ones due to the COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic.

2. Ngabuburit

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One of the activities in Ramadan that cannot be done this year besides iftar together is ngabuburit. Like iftar together, ngabuburit has also become a tradition for some people during Ramadan. Ngabuburit itself is an activity carried out in the afternoon while waiting for iftar time.

Usually, ngabuburit is filled with activities such as walking around to find snacks for iftar, also known as takjil. However, in the midst of the current coronavirus pandemic, it seems that you should start replacing your ngabuburit agenda with other beneficial activities, such as reading books, watching movies, studying the Quran, and so on.

3. Tadarus Al Quran Together

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The holy month of Ramadan is a blessed month. Many Muslims compete in various acts of worship and good deeds in order to receive as much reward as possible. One of the acts of worship that is synonymous with the month of Ramadan is tadarus Al Quran. Many Muslims engage in tadarus Al Quran because of its multiplied rewards.

Until now, the act of tadarus alquran is often done together in the mosque at certain times such as after tarawih prayers or congregational dawn prayers.

However, in the midst of this pandemic, it is advisable for you to start thinking that it is better to do tadarus alone at home. This is aimed at reducing the risk of transmission of the corona virus covid-19, which easily spreads if we do not practice social distancing.

4. Congregational Tarawih Prayer

In addition to reciting the Quran, congregational tarawih prayers in the mosque for this year should also be done at home. This will certainly be difficult, considering that tarawih prayers are special prayers that can only be performed in the month of Ramadan.

However, it is advisable for you to consider performing tarawih prayers alone at home temporarily until the spread of the corona virus COVID-19 stops.

5. Sahur Raid

Another habit in Ramadan that should not be done in the midst of the COVID-19 corona virus pandemic. This habit is called sahur raid. Sahur raid has become one of the activities that are synonymous and can only be done in the month of Ramadan.

Sahur raid activities are usually carried out by a group of people who go around, making loud noises to wake people up, and then have sahur. Sahur raid has become one of the activities that have become a habit and loved by young people.

However, just like the habits in Ramadan that have been explained earlier, sahur raid should also not be done for now. Not without reason, because this activity will be more enjoyable if done in a crowded or group setting. However, for the time being, we are advised to maintain distance.

6. Mudik Lebaran

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In the last week of Ramadan, many people usually choose to go back to their hometown. Mudik or going back to the hometown has become a tradition for Indonesian people. However, in the midst of the current coronavirus pandemic, you should reconsider your intention to go back.

Currently, there are many appeals for migrants not to go back. This is not without reason, because people who come from big cities, especially red zone cities for the coronavirus, can potentially bring the coronavirus COVID-19 to their hometown.

Those are some habits during Ramadan that you should not do for now, at least until the spread of the coronavirus COVID-19 can be stopped. It is better to do various worship activities at home for this year's Ramadan, not only to be more focused but also to avoid the transmission of the coronavirus COVID-19.

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